Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY348514 Inspection date 21/03/2012 Inspector Sarah Measures

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Type of setting Childminder to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way.

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T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B.

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Introduction

Please see our website for more information about each childcare provider. We publish inspection reports, conditions of registration and details of complaints we receive where we or the provider take action to meet the requirements of registration. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the childminding

The childminder was registered in 2007. She lives with her five adult children and younger daughter aged 13 years in their house in Bozeat, Northamptonshire. The ground floor of the childminder's home is available for minding and there is a downstairs toilet facility. There is a garden for outdoor play. The family has a pet dog, cats and guinea pigs, ferrets, ducks and chickens that are kept in securely enclosed areas within the garden.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time. She is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and the voluntary parts of the child care register. There are currently five children on roll. The childminder either walks or uses her car to transport children to and from local schools and pre-school groups. The childminder attends a local toddler group and childminding support group. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Policies and procedures effectively promote the welfare in most areas. They promote the learning and development of children well. This is an inclusive setting where children are very much valued as individuals. The childminder is knowledgeable and plans effectively to meet children's needs and to include them in the setting. This is a reflective setting and the childminder actively seeks training in order to improve upon the provision for children. She has clear aims to offer children good experiences while they are in her care.

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 make sure that risk assessments sufficiently cover anything with which a child comes into contact, with particular regard to children's access to large play equipment and the garden.

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the early years provision

Policies and procedures effectively safeguard the children. The childminder is very confident in her knowledge and understanding of the possible indicators of child abuse. She knows how to refer any concerns she may have in line with Local Safeguarding Children Board policies and procedures. She uses safe systems to make sure any persons parents wish to collect their children are safely identified. She shares clear information with parents as to how to make a complaint that includes details of how to contact Ofsted as the regulator. This promotes a safe This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and transparent provision for parents and children. The childminder organises her home so that it is safe and secure. She organises toys and activities so that and accessible and welcoming environment is provided for children. The childminder has conducted risk assessments across the provision that demonstrate how

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the early years provision

children are kept safe. Risk assessments show how she ensures children's safety when in contact with the animals. However, the risk assessments do not clearly identify how children will be kept safe in the garden. The garden contains a significant amount of large play equipment covering the grass which is therefore difficult to keep suitably short.

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the early years provision

The childminder has good experience of supporting children with special educational needs and behavioural difficulties. She plans and provides a very inclusive provision for children with images of difference and diversity effectively integrated across the setting. This helps children to learn to value those that are different from themselves and offers a warm welcome to all children. The childminder works closely with parents in order to establish friendly and supportive working relationships. She uses various effective verbal and written communications to make sure important information is shared. As a result she has a good understanding of children's individual needs to support her planning. The childminder also works effectively with other settings that children attend that also deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. This enables all those involved in children's care and education to plan cohesively for their individual

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the early years provision

progress. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop through promoting their well-being. She reflects upon the provision for children and uses information from parents and her observations of children's progress to support her reflections. This enables her to plan effectively to meet the needs of the children.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and relaxed at the setting. They have good relationships with the childminder and chat happily and purposefully as they play. Children's sense of belonging is well-promoted by the childminder's positive interactions and encouragement. Children's work is displayed at the setting and they use their own towels and flannels provided by the childminder in their own wash bags. This helps them to develop good and independent hygiene routines whilst promoting their sense of belonging within the setting. Children see themselves positively represented in photos available at the setting which further supports their sense of belonging. They enjoy looking at themselves taking part in the activities they have completed as they use the laptop. This is also offers children good experience of using information and communication technology to support themselves. Children enjoy a full range of fun and interesting indoor and outdoor activities that promote

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and outcomes for children

all areas of learning. Children enjoy activities because the childminder plans according to their interests. Children achieve and develop skills for their future learning because the childminder makes effective use of the Early Years Foundation Stage guidance to observe and assess them and to plan for the next steps in their learning. Children achieve because activities are well-planned and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 extended to cover different areas of learning as they play and have fun. For example, during the inspection a child coloured cupcakes and then cut out a round plate using scissors. She then divided the cupcakes between the plates and looked at how many more or less there were. This was an activity very much enjoyed by the child that covered all areas of learning because of careful planning.

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and outcomes for children

Children stay healthy because they make good healthy choices and because outdoor play is freely available to them. Children help the childminder to grow vegetables to use at the setting and they help her to wash the vegetables to use for meals. This provides good opportunities for children to talk about how to stay healthy. Children are clearly in good routines of washing their hands before eating. They wash their hands and talk about using soap and water and that they show the childminder their hands to check if they are clean. Children are well-behaved because they are well-supported and occupied and because the childminder uses consistent and positive methods to manage their behaviour. Children learn to be independent and safe because the childminder's discussions and explanations help them to be responsible and think for themselves. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement

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Early Years Foundation Stage

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement The effectiveness with which the setting deploys resources 2 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 2 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 2 The effectiveness of the setting’s engagement with parents and carers

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Stage

The quality of the provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage 2

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 The extent to which children feel safe 2 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 2 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 2 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 2

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Stage

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 keep a record of the names of the children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance (Records to be kept) (also applies to the voluntary parts of the Childcare Register). 22/03/2012

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified within the compulsory Childcare Register (Records to be kept) 22/03/2012

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 make sure that the premises and equipment used for the purposes of the child care safe and suitable, with particular regard to children's access to the large trampoline in the garden (Suitability and safety of premises and equipment). 22/03/2012

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